If you are unemployed, under-employed or mis-employed, our Still Waters volunteer professional Career Guides can help with career assessment, resume preparation, job search advice, networking, search skill training, and ongoing support.

All clients of the Career Connection are encouraged to attend networking meetings as are others in the community who need career help. Regular meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm at Still Waters United Methodist Church. Meetings are important as a means for job seekers to connect with each other and help each other in their career searches. Personal help is available from professional Career Guides.

All persons are welcome regardless of affiliation. All services are provided by volunteers free of charge to church members and members of the community. Our Career Guides are also available to answer general questions related to human resources and employment laws.

When: First Thursdays of every month (September - May) at 7:00 pm

Where: Still Waters Community United Methodist Church

Who is invited:

All those who are currently using the services of the Career Connection Ministry or who would like information about the services.

Church or community members who are unemployed and who would like help finding a job.

Anyone who is mis-employed or under-employed and looking for help finding a new career opportunity

For more information contact Guy Hoppe by email or phone 262-673-4279 .

a practical, unconventional approach to the job search

November 2nd | 7:00 pm

Guest Presenter: Dennis Schwartzlo - Business Operations Energizer

Jobs are not always found in the places you expect. Dennis Schwartzlow, Business Operations Energizer, will present “A Practical, Unconventional Approach to the Job Search”. This will help you think creatively about where to look for your next opportunity where you may least expect it and then to be successful. He will share his experiences and his secrets with us in this “outside the box” presentation. Career Connection is free and open to all. Contact Guy Hoppe for more information  .

working with employment agencies

Guest Presenter: Cindy Schacht – Express Employment Professionals

On October 5th, Cindy Schacht shared a helpful and informative presentation on working with employment agencies. Attendees learned about the opportunities in contract and permanent employment. In today’s “Gig Economy” where more and more people are working on short-term jobs, this is an important consideration for anyone planning their career. Cindy works in our community and knows the marketplace for available jobs. She has helped many clients find good job opportunities.

linkedin

Guest Presenter: Wayne Breitbarth – Power Formula LLC

On September 7th, Wayne Breitbarth, a nationally recognized speaker, author and consultant from Power Formula LLC helped us learn how to achieve business and career success with LinkedIn, the world's most popular professional networking site. Wayne is the author of The Power Formula for LinkedIn Success: Kick-start Your Business, Brand and Job Search, now in its third edition. During this presentation Wayne shared how we can:

Learn how to use LinkedIn to be MORE EFFECTIVE in your job search

Discover what PROACTIVE STEPS we should be taking every week on LinkedIn

See why LinkedIn is the #1 SOCIAL MEDIA SITE for recruiters, employers, and the job seeker!